CHARLES J. SAMUEL

Group CISO / Technology Risk Management
CIMB Group

Extensive experience in various Technology roles spanning 40+ years with global multi-nationals.

Joined CIMB Group in January 2019 to lead the formation of an independent 2nd Line of Defense, Technology Risk Management function.

With Citigroup for 25 years in various local & regional (APAC) roles covering Core Banking Applications, Digital Transformation, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisition Integration, Business Continuity and Information Security.

Prior to joining CIMB, led the APAC IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery function for Estee Lauder Companies for 8 years, responsible for delivery of core infrastructure services to Retail endpoints, warehouses and office locations across 13 countries for the 30+ corporate brands, including the APAC Service Desk delivering “High Touch” first contact IT Support covering 6 regional languages.

Am now based in Kuala Lumpur.